Acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap has stepped forward with a public apology after facing a wave of criticism over a comment that sparked outrage among members of the Brahmin community. The remark, which quickly went viral on social media, came in the midst of a growing controversy around Phule, a film centered on the lives and contributions of renowned social reformers Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule.
In a detailed note posted on Instagram this Friday, Kashyap clarified the context of his words and expressed his regret over the consequences that followed. Emphasizing personal accountability, he urged the public to target their anger at him alone. “No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, or friends,” he wrote, referencing the threats reportedly directed at his loved ones after his comment circulated widely online.
He continued by explaining his stance further: “This is my apology, not for my post, but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred. No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar. So, what has been said cannot be taken back — and I won’t take it back. But if you want to abuse someone, direct it at me. My family has neither said anything nor do they ever speak out (sic).”
In an appeal aimed specifically at the offended community, Kashyap wrote, “So, if it’s an apology you’re looking for, then this is my apology. Brahmins, please spare the women — even the scriptures teach this much decency, not just Manusmriti. Decide for yourselves what kind of Brahmins you truly are. As for me, I offer my apology (sic).”
The controversy initially erupted when Anurag Kashyap replied to a social media user who had commented, “Brahmins tumhare baap hain…,” to which he sharply retorted, “Brahmin pe main mootoonga.. koi problem? (I will urinate on Brahmins… any problem?) (sic).” The statement rapidly fueled outrage, with several Brahmin organisations condemning the filmmaker’s words.
This backlash adds to the tensions surrounding Phule, a film starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa, which has been at the center of a parallel debate. Originally scheduled to release on April 11, the film’s premiere was delayed to April 25 following the Central Board of Film Certification’s suggested edits. Objections raised by groups like the Akhil Bhartiya Brahmin Samaj alleged the film portrayed their community in an unfavorable light. In response, the filmmakers emphasized their intention was to encourage dialogue, not discord, and stated that they had complied with the CBFC’s requested modifications.
As the situation unfolds, Kashyap’s apology seeks to defuse the tension while also standing firm on his right to expression — a balancing act that continues to stir debate in the public sphere.
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